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April 25, 2025
Around the Air Force: Space Force Warfighting Framework; Training Range Improvements; Integrating Air, Missile Defense

In this week’s look Around the Air Force, the U.S. Space Force outlines a vision for space superiority, Combat Support Training Ranges get improvements for warfighters, and the Air Force works with the Army on a large-scale military modernization experiment.
April 21, 2025
Foreign intel job scams target current, former DoD employees

When a social media message pops up offering a high-paying consulting job from an unknown recruiter, it’s easy to be intrigued, but think twice. For many current and former members of the Department of the Air Force, and increasingly, across the entire U.S. government workforce, this is the first
April 7, 2025
The Department of Defense announces Deferred Resignation Program

The Department of Defense announced a Deferred Resignation Program and Voluntary Early Retirement Authority for civilian employees
Sept. 13, 2024
Air Force announces second and third B-21 Raider bases

The SECAF has approved the 2nd & 3rd basing locations for the B-21 Raider, the Air Force’s newest bomber. Those bases are Whiteman AFB, Mo., & Dyess AFB, Texas, in that order. Ellsworth AFB, S.D., was previously selected as the 1st base to receive the B-21.
April 15, 2024
Political activity Dos and Don’ts for Airmen, Guardians, DoD employees

We can expect many opportunities for citizens to participate in the democratic process but with this in mind, it is important to be aware of specific guidelines that apply to service members and federal employees on acceptable behavior.
Feb. 12, 2024
Air Force, Space Force announce sweeping changes to maintain superiority amid Great Power Competition

While the changes feature a mix of near-term and longer-term initiatives, senior leaders emphasized the need for speed. “We are out of time,” Kendall said repeatedly in urging action on the changes.
April 17, 2023
Air Force releases Global Futures Report: Joint Functions in 2040

The report incorporates findings using Foresight Methodology to identify key forces and factors that will drive or constrain how the service will fight in 2040.
Nov. 16, 2022
Forging the next generation: BMT leads the way

Following a 16-year run, Basic Expeditionary Airman Skills Training, or BEAST, has come to an end and is being replaced with training exercise PACER FORGE, as part of Air Force basic military training.
Nov. 9, 2022
DAF authorizes pass for COVID booster by Dec. 1

Airmen and Guardians who receive the COVID-19 Bivalent Booster released in September are authorized a one-day special pass from their commander as long as the booster is administered by Dec. 1
Nov. 8, 2022
SecAF takes closer look at JBSA missions

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall visited Joint Base San Antonio to meet with leaders across Air Education and Training Command, Air Force Personnel Center, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center and Sixteenth Air Force.
Nov. 2, 2022
Saltzman formally elevated to Space Force’s highest position – Chief of Space Operations

Gen. B. Chance Saltzman assumed the role of Chief of Space Operations, the service’s highest-ranking military post in the Space Force, from retiring CSO Gen. John “Jay” Raymond.
Oct. 20, 2022
DAF senior leaders amplify SecDef directives for reproductive health care

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced that the DoD would ensure service members and their families can access reproductive health care within its authority and consistent with applicable federal law, in addition to clear guidance for health care providers to operate effectively.
Oct. 19, 2022
Commentary: ‘Five and Thrive’ program’s focus on quality of life helps families, national security in AF's 75th year

Five and Thrive is a grassroots effort created to support and communicate viable, quality-of-life programs and resources while highlighting various challenges military families face in five focus areas.
Oct. 3, 2022
Department of the Air Force recognizes Energy Action Month

This year, the DAF launched a new three-year theme, “Powering Possibility,” which highlights the Department’s forward-looking approach to energy innovation and powering the future force.
Sept. 30, 2022
DAF adds additional financial incentives to recruit Child and Youth Program employees

Effective Oct. 1, DAF Child Development Program direct-care employees will receive a 100% childcare fee waiver for their first child enrolled in installation child development programs.
Sept. 30, 2022
CCAF data migration leads to limited services for next several months

The Community College of the Air Force will have limited services available to current and former students for the next several months as Air University migrates the college’s student academic records to a new enterprise-wide student information system.
Sept. 21, 2022
Communities in the Fight panel underscores importance of collaboration

The Air and Space Forces Association hosted a “Communities in the Fight” panel discussion at the AFA’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference at National Harbor Sept. 20.
Sept. 21, 2022
CMSAF announces ‘Purple Book,’ talks people, readiness, culture at AFA

Bass presented her keynote address and took pride in introducing the “The Joint Team,” commonly known as the Purple Book, which aims to help Airmen become better joint-minded service members.
Sept. 20, 2022
B-21 bomber to be unveiled first week in December

The Air Force confirmed today it plans to reveal the B-21 Raider in the first week of December during an unveiling ceremony hosted and sponsored by the Northrop Grumman Corporation at its production facilities in Palmdale, California.
Aug. 30, 2022
One year later, historic Afghan airlift inspires pride and reflection across the Air Force

The efforts of the U.S. Air Force during the withdrawal from Afghanistan creates a portrait that is remarkable in its scope, reach and complexity.
Aug. 23, 2022
DAF commemorates National Water Quality Month

The Department of the Air Force has been increasingly focused on the important role of water in the DAF’s ability to achieve the mission to fly, fight, and win in air, space, and cyberspace.
Aug. 8, 2022
Tactical care makes casualties rare

As of July 2022, Self-Aid Buddy Care was replaced by Tactical Combat Casualty Care, a training which implements the best medical practices in battlefield trauma care.
July 27, 2022
Keeping civilians in fighting shape

The Civilian Health Promotion Services was established in the Air Force Materiel Command to keep its civilian Airmen as fit as their active-duty counterparts. Its success has led to its recent expansion CONUS-wide.
July 18, 2022
Air Force, Space Force begins hackathon at 3 locations

The BRAVO Hackathon and BRAVO 1 Canary Release began today; the event focuses on innovation and software development commonly employed by technology companies. Teams self-form and urgently develop working prototypes that are later presented to senior leaders.
July 13, 2022
Department of the Air Force completes USSPACECOM draft environmental assessment

The Department of the Air Force has completed the draft environmental assessment of the preferred alternative and other five reasonable alternatives for U.S. Space Command headquarters as required by the National Environmental Policy Act.
July 10, 2022
Help available for Airmen, Guardians to mitigate inflation impacts

Aiming to ease the burden of price hikes, the Department of the Air Force is assessing and enacting support across compensation, entitlements for permanent change of station/household goods moves, personal finance readiness and food insecurity aid.
July 7, 2022
Air Force expects lower enlisted promotion rates

The Air Force is expecting lower promotion rates for the next few years due to enlisted grade restructuring, a leveling-off of end-strength growth, and high retention levels. Based on structure revisions and end-strength requirements, grades E-5 through E-7 will be impacted.
June 23, 2022
Air Force operationalizes ACE concept, addresses today’s changing threat environment

The Air Force announced its vision for operating in modern, contested environments June 23, created to codify and synchronize agile combat employment tactics enterprise-wide.
June 16, 2022
DAF launches program to issue pregnant members free maternity uniforms

The Department of the Air Force will soon launch the Maternity Uniform Pilot Program that will temporarily issue free maternity uniform items to pregnant Airmen and Guardians at 10 bases.
June 15, 2022
USSF announces interservice transfer opportunities

The U.S. Space Force is accepting FY23 Interservice Transfer Program applications from June 15–30.
May 24, 2022
Air Force selects 4,040 in master sergeant promotion cycle; list posts May 31st

Air Force officials have selected 4,040 technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant, out of 27,296 eligible, for a selection rate of 14.8% percent in the 22E7 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities.
May 4, 2022
DAF celebrates Military Spouse Appreciation Day

May 6, the Friday before Mother’s Day, is Military Spouse Appreciation Day which recognizes those who also serve but may not wear a uniform.
April 5, 2022
Air Force’s new intercontinental ballistic missile system has a name: Sentinel

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall approved the designation for the system that modernizes the ICBM leg of the Nation’s nuclear triad.
March 22, 2022
Defense Logistics Agency designated DOD’s printing services provider

The Defense Logistics Agency is now the Defense Department’s primary provider of printing services, office print devices and electronic conversion services according to a DOD instruction signed by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment.
March 13, 2022
CSAF: Taking care of installations takes care of mission, Airmen

The 2022 Association of Defense Communities’ National Defense Summit brought together senior Defense Department leaders, community leaders, and Congressional members to advance issues that build strong communities and support the military, including infrastructure, climate, housing, cost of living,
March 3, 2022
Brown, Raymond highlight strengths, ‘intertwined’ nature of their separate services

The senior leaders hosted a "fireside chat" discussing how the Air and Space Forces are designed to work seamlessly and side-by-side to enhance the capabilities of each in protecting the nation’s security and interests.
Feb. 17, 2022
Air Force to phase out 13O career field, strengthen all Airmen joint capabilities

The Air Force continues to evolve its professional education and force structure to ensure all Airmen can apply operational concepts and contribute to Joint All-Domain Operations, versus limiting it to one core AFSC.
Feb. 17, 2022
Air Force announces officer performance report static closeout dates, beginning October 2022

Transitioning from non-standardized annual and change of reporting official, OPR closeout policies to SCODs increases transparency by ensuring stable, steady, and reliable assessments from senior raters and rating chains.
Dec. 30, 2021
DAF authorizes pass for COVID booster

“We strongly encourage all Airmen, Guardians, and DAF federal employees to receive a booster. As COVID-19 cases continue to surge, we need to do everything possible to protect ourselves, our families, and our communities—that means getting a booster,” said Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz
Nov. 12, 2021
Air Force releases alternate component fitness score charts

After announcing the components in July, over 9,000 data points were collected to determine the point values for each component by assessing approximately 2,000 Airmen from 23 installations.
Sept. 23, 2021
Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths

The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or
July 29, 2021
DoD directs employees to start wearing face masks again

Following guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Defense Department has directed employees working in areas at high risk for transmission to begin using face masks again as a measure to prevent the continued spread of the COVID-19 virus, especially the fast-moving,
Aug. 14, 2020
Air Force announces Guard locations for F-35A, F-15EX

The Air Force plans to replace the Air National Guard’s aging F-15C Eagles in Florida and Oregon with the service’s newest air superiority aircraft.
July 23, 2020
New program expedites technical training

This new program would send Airmen to their duty station after graduating basic military training instead of attending a technical training school.
July 10, 2020
DoD launches effort to collect 8,000 units of COVID-19 convalescent plasma

The Air Force is participating in a Department of Defense-wide effort to further investigate the benefits of convalescent blood plasma.
June 9, 2020
Air Force cancels 2020 Marathon, offers virtual option

Numerous scenarios were explored to produce an event that was safe for all and met the high event standards. All scenarios led the marathon team to conclude the event would be unable to proceed in a manner that participants have come to expect.
April 22, 2020
Eielson AFB welcomes F-35A Lightning II

With the arrival, Eielson AFB is now Pacific Air Forces’ first base to house the fifth-generation fighter aircraft.
April 17, 2020
Special leave accrual for service members

WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Today, Matthew Donovan, under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness, signed a department-wide authorization for service members to accrue and retain an additional leave balance of up to 120 days. The department's actions to stem the spread of COVID-19 has
March 17, 2020
Air Force committed to supporting benefits of Tenant Bill of Rights

Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper and the service secretaries signed the Tenant Bill of Rights Feb. 25, empowering residents with processes to receive information, assistance, advocacy and insight into the housing maintenance work order processes.
March 2, 2020
Air Force trains with joint, combined forces in rapid airfield damage repair

A rapid airfield damage repair training exercise was part of exercise Cope North 2020, an annual U.S. Pacific Air Forces joint/combined, trilateral field training exercise held from Feb. 12-28.
Feb. 20, 2020
Air Force engineer wins national recognition

Air Force Civil Engineer Tim Sullivan was named the 2020 Federal Engineer of the Year during a ceremony, Feb. 14, at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.
Dec. 20, 2019
With the stroke of a pen, U.S. Space Force becomes a reality

President Trump signed into law Dec. 20 the sprawling, $738 billion defense bill, making history by creating the Space Force as a stand-alone, sixth branch of the U.S. military and guaranteeing for the first time 12 weeks of paid parental leave for federal workers.
Nov. 8, 2019
AFIMSC announces topics for I-WEPTAC 2020

The topics have been selected and the chairpersons will be on board this month. What remains is determining who will fill the ranks of the four Mission Area Working Groups charged with tackling some of the Air Force’s biggest Agile Combat Support challenges at the 4th Annual Installation and Mission
Oct. 2, 2019
AFMC hosts command chief orientation

Air Force Materiel Command held its first AFMC Command Chief Orientation, Sep. 30-Oct. 1 to familiarize new wing and center command chiefs with the overall organizational mission and how their units fit into the bigger picture. The event provided the new enlisted leaders a greater understanding of
Sept. 11, 2019
Power of AFIMSC enterprise keeps Thule Defenders on target

A recent visit to Thule Air Base, Greenland, by the Air Force chief of staff prompted AFIMSC to take action to increase the readiness and lethality of Defenders there.
June 14, 2019
DoD seeks feedback from Airmen, families on Housing Resident Bill of Rights

The Department of Defense is asking current residents of military privatized housing to provide feedback on a draft version of a Resident Bill of Rights.
April 8, 2019
New leaders equipped for command at AFMC Squadron Leader Orientation

More than 50 first-time AFMC commanders and materiel and civilian leaders attended the 2019 Spring Squadron Leader Orientation, an intense five-day training, which included briefings, panel discussions, mentorship sessions and workshops on topics ranging from AFMC mission expectations to

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